DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

About the role

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced attorneys to fill emergency Deputy District Attorney II vacancies related to the windstorms and wildfires that have devastated communities across the County. This recruitment is in response to the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal work of average complexity required in the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Prepares and prosecutes the more complex misdemeanor cases taken to trial.
• Prepares and prosecutes felony cases of moderate complexity in a department of the Superior Court.
• Utilizes computer based legal research systems and office technology in the preparation of cases.
• Conducts negotiations with defense attorneys regarding the disposition and/or modification of charges.
• Confers with witnesses, law enforcement officers, self-represented defendants, defense attorneys, and other interested parties.
• Files, prepares and presents cases against minors in juvenile court.
• Advises investigators and law enforcement officers on the legal aspects of their work.
• Leads law clerks in the presentation of preliminary hearings as needed.

Requirements

• Two years of criminal trial experience as a full time trial attorney in a public agency.
• License: Admitted to the California State Bar Association to practice law in the State of California.
• Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting trials.
• Experience conducting preliminary hearings.
• Experience preparing and arguing Penal Code 1538.5 and Penal Code 995 motions.
• Experience preparing appellate briefs or motions.
• Criminal Trial experience in a City, County, State or Federal prosecuting agency.

Special Requirements

• Thorough background check before appointment.
• Passing score on performance evaluation before permanent appointment.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.

Schedule

Deputy District Attorneys are rotated through a variety of developmental assignments to prepare the attorney to handle cases of increasing difficulty; incumbents may be assigned to work in any area of Los Angeles County and on any shift (evenings, nights, and weekends).